tuck in
phrasal verb
tucked in; tucking in; tucks in
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress
Examples of tuck in in a Sentence
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These filters are tucked in the hood above your stove or cooktop and their job is to vent out smells while collecting grease and grime.
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USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Wear it with almost any pair of shorts, midi skirt, or pants, and tucked in, unbuttoned, or even tied in front to change any look — making multiple outfits with just a slight tweak.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Brace your core and keep your elbows tucked in close to the sides of your torso.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
When Drake flies in to Miami on his giant, blue private jet, we’re used to seeing the superstar tuck in to fancy places like Prime 112.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
The home is tucked in a private spot at the end of a small lane.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024
From Under Low-Back Baby Tee Bodysuit is constructed from a stretchy polyamide material with a chic ribbed texture, creating the illusion of that perfect tucked in baby tee.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
The gun actually belonged to the dad, the defense argued, was only to be used with the dad at a shooting range and was hidden in a bedroom armoire, unloaded, with the bullets tucked in a separate drawer.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
Shirts must have collars or blade collars designed for golf, and all shirts must be tucked in.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Wear it with almost any pair of shorts, midi skirt, or pants, and tucked in, unbuttoned, or even tied in front to change any look — making multiple outfits with just a slight tweak.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Brace your core and keep your elbows tucked in close to the sides of your torso.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
When Drake flies in to Miami on his giant, blue private jet, we’re used to seeing the superstar tuck in to fancy places like Prime 112.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
The home is tucked in a private spot at the end of a small lane.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024
From Under Low-Back Baby Tee Bodysuit is constructed from a stretchy polyamide material with a chic ribbed texture, creating the illusion of that perfect tucked in baby tee.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
The gun actually belonged to the dad, the defense argued, was only to be used with the dad at a shooting range and was hidden in a bedroom armoire, unloaded, with the bullets tucked in a separate drawer.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
Shirts must have collars or blade collars designed for golf, and all shirts must be tucked in.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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